Tag Archives: Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt

If Only…

Posted on May 30, 2026 by crispina kemp

Alone at night I want to write To pen the perfect prose To express my deepest hidden feelings Even if it’s only to recite them to the bedroom ceiling I want to speak of that one Yes, that one The … Continue reading →

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These Nourish My Soul

Posted on May 23, 2026 by crispina kemp

Woodland walks Loving talks These nourish my soul Makes me whole These my heart does cherish 16 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Cherish

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My Daughter

Posted on May 16, 2026 by crispina kemp

My daughter says she’ll never wed Never wants to share her bed Rather she’d sleep in a ditch Be accused of being a hedgerow witch I said I understand But does that include a woman as well as a man … Continue reading →

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Casting Nasturtiums

Posted on May 9, 2026 by crispina kemp

I’ve a mind to sue It’s defamation of character Don’t you know I’m not one of those Polly Titians To take it kindly And she’s as bad That one who’s hammering the keys Writing libelous words Casting Nasturtiums Rapacious, indeed … Continue reading →

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Power Up

Posted on April 25, 2026 by crispina kemp

What excites me Gives me a challenge What opens my head Food mixer in Power on What? It’s a conundrum 20 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Conundrum

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To Celebrate Spring

Posted on April 18, 2026 by crispina kemp

To celebrate Spring The woodland invites you in Feel that warmth upon your skin Hear the drum of your feet as a grin begin Hear those birds Sweetest song you’ve ever heard Watch them flit No hope to identify them, … Continue reading →

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Wisdom

Posted on April 11, 2026 by crispina kemp

Wise are those who will not hide their gems in an iron-bound chest Afraid the administration’s taxman will take it along with the rest Not for them the glittering piles of golden wares An inheritance to pass on to their … Continue reading →

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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Posted on April 4, 2026 by crispina kemp

Biblio: noun, book Phobia: suffix, fear A: prefix, not Abibliophobia: compound noun, fear of running out of books to read. I fully understand that fear. With no kindle in tow, I’ll read the ingredients on a ketchup bottle. Interestingly – … Continue reading →

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Let’s Get Busy…

Posted on March 28, 2026 by crispina kemp

To cast a spell in thirteen words Is quite absurd Izzy wizzy… See?!*!? 13 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Spell  

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I’m Sad For Sally

Posted on March 21, 2026 by crispina kemp

I told Sally no I didn’t want to go But Sally persisted For five mins I resisted Then on the dancefloor I met my Perfect Partner While she sat alone Full of gloom Like an overripe gooseberry Or a fae-plucked … Continue reading →

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